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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Adult Dental Health Survey, 1998

Variable Details

Variablewhyno1
LabelReasons for not having regular check-ups 1 (D)
Responses
1 Afraid of dentist dont like thought of going 388
2 have no trouble with teeth 234
3 lack of time would go if open different hours 99
4 Apathy laziness dont bother no reason 403
5 afraid dentist will find trouble cause damage 19
6 Not worth it now 3
7 difficult to get appointment 20
8 difficult to get to dentist make journey 88
9 Too expensive 83
10 Moved to new area, moved a lot, was abroad or in Forces 84
11 Not happy with treatment Bad experience 26
12 Was child then and not taken by parents 37
13 other 56
-9 5222
-8 2
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAdult Dental Health Survey, 1998
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